Paquetá tells Filipe Luís his preferred role at Flamengo | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá scored the first goal in the match against Botafogo, at 19 minutes of the first half

The Flamengo is drawing with Botafogo 1-1 at Estádio Nilton Santos, in a match valid for the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca. Lucas Paquetá scored the goal for the red-black team. During the break, the number 20 commented on playing in a more defensive role and about the goal scored on his return to Mengo.

— More important than the goal is that Flamengo is playing a good game and is winning. As I said, the goal will happen naturally. We need to keep working to leave here with the qualification for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca —, Lucas Paquetá began.

— Filipe Luís and I talk a lot. He knows very well where I feel comfortable playing, and I am available to help him, whether it is like today, more defensive, or normally in my position —, concluded Lucas Paquetá, during the break.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

The Flamengo had chances to take the lead in the first minutes of the game. However, they only opened the scoring with Lucas Paquetá, at 19 minutes of the first half. Bruno Henrique gave a beautiful pass, and the number 20 finished with skill.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Thus, if Flamengo advances to the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca, the red-black team already knows who they will face. This is because Madureira eliminated Boavista and has already advanced to the next phase. Finally, it is worth mentioning that now the confrontation is decided in two matches.

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